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April is National Financial Literacy Month! Aren’t you excited?

I am well aware that money . . . how to get it,  and what to do with it, once you have it . . . isn’t the most fascinating topic for all of us. However, it is one of those necessary evils, and it’s best that we all are well versed and aware of [...]

Super Fun New Books

I love to look at new books.  Here is a sample of some super fun new arrivals: How to Fight, Lie and Cry Your Way to Popularity (and a Prom Date):  Lousy Life Lessons From 50 Teen Movies by Nikki Roddy is in essence of brief history of teen films.  Each entry includes a short synopsis of the movie, [...]

Winter Break Boredom.

Happy Winter Break! It is now December 23rd and winter break has just begun. Once all the eating and gift giving subsides you will definitely be looking for some free or low-cost fun! Here are my top five suggestions! 1. Visit your local library for a free program! You can make a winter bracelet at Hazelwood or a party hat at [...]

Gaming for Change

If those of you reading this are anything like the teens who come into the Sheraden branch of CLP (where I work), then you like to play games on the computer.  Really really like it.  If you like playing games AND learning about global issues, then School Library Journal has just the list for you. [...]

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh System-Wide Video Game Tournament : featuring Rock Band (Wii)

Think you and your friends have what it takes to win Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Battle of the Bands?  Prove it! Starting this Friday, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is hosting its first ever Teen System-Wide Video Game Tournament!  Sign up for one of our Semi-Finals for your chance to compete in the Finals and win [...]

Pre-Register for the Teen Madden 09 Tournament

Think you got what it takes to challenge Pittsburgh teens in Madden supremacy and win a $50 check card? Join us at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teen space (4400 Forbes Ave., in Oakland), where 16 players will take to the field on Sunday, January 25th @ 12:30 PM for all the big plays and [...]

Deconstruct a Tee, Discuss Magyk or Hear Spooky Stories at Beechview

No more boring tee shirts in Beechview after Saturday, September 20! Come at 3:00 p.m. with a T-shirt you don’t mind altering or use one of ours (Seriously, though, ours are either plain or have Summer Reading writing all over them.) We’ll use ideas ideas from “Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-shirt.” I’ll provide [...]

August in Hazelwood

On Friday, August 8th, at 2:00 pm, we will be making beaded jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, and anklets. You can also make jangly tassels for purses and backpacks, if you wish. Join us on Thursday, August 14th for some PS2 games. If I know us, it will probably be Dragonball. I don’t have the most jam-packed [...]

Guitar Hero Heroes and Other Game Afficinados, Join Us for a Lock-in at Beechview Library

    Know any better way to spend a summer night than three hours of competing against other Guitar Heroes? Or hanging around playing Twister, Scattegories, Cranium, Trivial Pursuit Greatest Hits or Monopoly Here and Now with friends? If this sounds like your kind of fun (or if you just want to get out of the [...]

Summer ar Beechview Rocks, too

Sign up for Summer Reading during the week of June 9 and net a hot dog, drink and chips at our Kick-off June 14, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Free book as soon as you sign up. Every week you add something you’ve read, you’re elgible to win a Best Buy ot Target gift card. We’ll [...]

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